Fraicheur Vegetale Verveine
| Edp | Concentration | Cologne |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 1938 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Eau de Portugal
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Which Should You Buy?
A bittersweet symphony of zesty lemon and sweet verbena, Fraicheur Vegetale Verveine is largely remembered with fondness, though its fleeting presence is a constant lament. It's a sunshine bottled - if a short-lived one.
A brisk splash of citrus that's here for a good time, not a long time. It's a classic, if ephemeral, pick-me-up that's universally loved for its fresh, clean simplicity, despite its notoriously fleeting presence.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 44% | 55% |
| Floral | 14% | 21% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 15% | 5% |
| Sweet | 9% | 10% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 13% | 13% |
| Fresh | 36% | 34% |
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Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Given its light, refreshing citrus and herbal profile, this is an ideal casual and sport scent. Its extremely poor longevity and minimal sillage make it unsuitable for formal events and dates, and only just tolerable for a quick burst in an office setting if you're willing to reapply constantly.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its short-lived freshness makes it ideal for a quick pick-me-up throughout the day, especially in office or casual settings where strong sillage is unwelcome. It's a natural choice for sport due to its invigorating nature, but its lack of longevity and intimate projection mean it won't stand out for dates or formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fresh, White Floral accords and Musk, Lemon notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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